Downtown Phoenix ASU Campus Classes are almost back in session at Arizona State University. Thousands of students are moving into their new homes, getting acquainted with their roommates, and preparing for the semester to start. Many of these students are under the...
Roadside sobriety tests, by design, allow an officer to determine whether there is probable cause to charge a motorist with Driving under the Influence (DUI). The test results, however, are based on the officer’s personal perception in a lot of cases. For instance, if...
This morning, a fellow attorney called me to ask questions about his friend’s DUI case. I routinely receive calls like this. It makes me proud knowing that others within the legal community perceive me as an authoritative figure with regard to DUI and criminal...
Our office is excited to announce that we are now handling photo radar and traffic tickets. Over the past several months, we have received countless phone calls from potential clients requesting information about photo radar. After giving it considerable thought, we...
Minor in Possession or MIP laws in Arizona prohibit the purchase or presence of a minor in an establishment that sells alcohol. These laws are put in place to reduce the use of alcohol in teens and minors under the age of 21, to protect them and the public from harm....
You have heard that Arizona is one of the toughest states when it comes to DUIs. My extensive DUI experience all around the state can testify that this is true. While each city, county and court are different when it comes to DUI consequences, I can say I have never...
Minor in Consumption or MIC in Arizona is strictly enforced and can have serious consequences for those found guilty of this crime. While it is a misdemeanor and not a felony charge, it can still stay on a person’s permanent record and affect many aspects of their...
Drunk Driver Gets Shot in Flagstaff By Vigilantes The City of Flagstaff has a unique investigation ahead of them, one that probably nobody on the force has seen before. Two men were arrested Monday on State Route 87 after they allegedly tried to take the law into...
Something as simple as having someone else’s prescription drugs or even just drug paraphernalia in your possession can change your life forever. In Arizona, there are tough laws regulating drug possession, with many of them resulting in a felony charge if convicted....
Driving Under the Influence, or a DUI, is one of the most common vehicular crimes charged in Arizona. Although common, it can be devastating for anyone convicted of this crime, altering their life for many years to come. Penalties for conviction of DUI in Arizona can...